The economy
Over 54,000 employees claim home working tax relief
Employees can receive £6 a week to cover additional costs.
Read more »SEISS grant: last chance to apply
Grant applications close on 19 October 2020.
Read more »State pension age rises to 66
Up to four million women in their 50s are affected.
Read more »Support for shut-down businesses
Grants available if you’re legally required to close.
Read more »Unemployment hits highest rate in three years
In the three months to August, unemployment increased by 138,000.
Read more »Chancellor promises to 'balance books' amid pandemic
Sunak hinted at possible tax rises to protect the public's finances.
Read more »Government extends insolvency measures
Changes announced to protect businesses during the pandemic.
Read more »UK Government axes Autumn Budget
Autumn fiscal annoucement scrapped for second successive year.
Read more »New rules introduced to help businesses tackle fraud
All directors to complete identity verification checks.
Read more »‘Eat out to help out’ pushes inflation to five-year low
Consumer prices fell 0.2% from 1% in July.
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